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Although there has never been a national debate between the leaders of the country\u2019s main political parties ahead of general elections, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said he would be willing to participate in such an exercise.<\/p>

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The St. John\u2019s City West MP said whomever the main opposition United Progressive Party would nominate to engage him, he is up to the task.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will never refuse an opportunity to debate my political opponent, whomever that may be. I would imagine that as the leader of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party, that the person who has the locus would be the Leader of the Opposition (Jamale Pringle).<\/p>

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\u201cNow that would be a total mismatch! \u201cNow, if they sent Harold Lovell, he is just as weak,\u201d Browne said. \u201cThis also raises the question: If I debate Lovell, would that mean that I would have to debate the leaders of the other parties such as the DNA as well?\u201d he queried.<\/p>

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The prime minister continued, saying while he sees the value of a debate, he is equally confident that the people of Antigua and Barbuda are fully aware of his government\u2019s policies and successes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been on a radio programme practically every Saturday (The Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM) and there\u2019s hardly anything to debate as we have been one of the most open and transparent government(s) this country has had. Then there\u2019s the post Cabinet press conferences each week,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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Browne explained that among the reasons for his weekly appearance on Pointe FM are his desire to address current issues, to be held accountable about matters including his own personal conduct, and to keep the nation informed about his government\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n

There have been calls emanating from some quarters for a debate between the prime minister and a senior representative of the UPP.- POINTE XPRESS<\/strong><\/p>

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